STATE POLICE: Text-a-Tip Line implemented for July 3-4 events on Boston's Esplanade

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Jul 1, 2013 at 12:01 AMJul 1, 2013 at 1:16 AM

The Massachusetts State Police have implemented a text-a-tip line as part of the security plan for this week'sJuly 3 and 4 events on Boston's Esplanade.

The tip line will allow visitors on the Esplanade to report any type of suspicious activity to State Police. It may also be used by any person, regardless of his or her location, reporting suspicious activity connected to or relating to the annual Esplanade event.

Tipsters should text the word Boston4 and the information about your observation to the number 67283.

Of course, people reporting a crime or suspicious activity may also call 911 on their cell phones. As always, call 911 in an emergency.

The Massachusetts State Police have implemented a text-a-tip line as part of the security plan for this week'sJuly 3 and 4 events on Boston's Esplanade.

The tip line will allow visitors on the Esplanade to report any type of suspicious activity to State Police. It may also be used by any person, regardless of his or her location, reporting suspicious activity connected to or relating to the annual Esplanade event.

Tipsters should text the word Boston4 and the information about your observation to the number 67283.

Of course, people reporting a crime or suspicious activity may also call 911 on their cell phones. As always, call 911 in an emergency.

Full information on what items are allowed and prohibited at the event, as well as pedestrian access points, road closures, and boating regulations, can be found on the Massachusetts State Police web site and Facebook page. Also, the public can monitor the Massachusetts State Police Twitter feed (@MassStatePolice) throughout the event for updates.